Be Productive: While working, a job well done benefits the person, but when unemployed it is still beneficial to feel the accomplishment of doing a chore and having completed it successfully. By working in the yard, volunteering at a local charity, your child's school, your church or a neighborhood group, you can achieve this same since of being productive while keeping active and busy.

Network for success: By using the time you spend with those outside of your house engaged in conversations, you can learn more about what is available to you in your community as well as further your own availability to those who might not know you are looking for work. This 'pole' comes on the heels of the first one because you can use those sites where you are doing volunteer work to network, to build a support system of individuals to assist you in finding gainful employment, or if you are truly enjoying the volunteer work you are doing, why not find out if they have openings that you might qualify for while you are there.

Outlook: Ever notice how 2 people in the same situation can look at things from 2 completely separate points of view...during a layoff one will see the crisis of the situation and the other will see the opportunity that has landed on the door step. With a positive outlook, you will be more accepting of new situations, you stand straighter and you remain healthier...and that smile can open a lot of doors when it appears on your face.